Homeopathy is a safe, effective path to optimum health and while I have proven that to my patients and myself over the years, there are still many naysayers. Recently these naysayers were featured in a prominent Canadian TV broadcast. I think this show has done a great disservice by perhaps discouraging people from seeking homeopathic treatment, even though standard medicine with its heavy reliance on pharmaceuticals and its frequent disregard for the mind-body connection, has failed to help these individuals with their problems.

To counteract the negativity and skepticism I have launched a 6-month study in conjunction with other members of the homeopathic community that will demonstrate homeopathy does work. This study will address one of the greatest health epidemics today – obesity.

Traditional diet and exercise alone cannot remedy a very common, but mostly undiagnosed problem in the thyroid that leads to obesity. My project will follow 30 women who have been overweight for at least ten years or more and have never succeeded at weight loss. The key hindrance to their weight loss will be identified and steps will be taken to remove whatever is impeding their health and stressing the body.

These women will receive their constitutional remedy along with a homeopathic remedy to support the thyroid, and expectations are that they will finally be able to lose weight. To further facilitate the weight loss each candidate will be asked to eat according to their blood type and their exercise options will also compliment their blood type.

This project will run for 6 months and the patients will be seen every 2 weeks for the first three months and then every 3 weeks until the end of September.

The information collected from participants in the study will include:

o Body ph

o Weight

o Body fat

o Bmi

o Water

o Lean muscle mass

o Visceral fat (the fat around the organs in the waist region)

o Measurement for waist

o Measurement for bust

o Measurement for hip

o Blood pressure

I will post the results at intervals on this site. The participants will each be assigned a case study number and referred to here by that number rather than name, to protect their privacy. Participants will know only their own case study number but can also monitor progress of the whole study here.

Inspired by my 6 am spin class, I created a delicious muffin that satisfied my hungry craving for something a little different and exciting. Here is my latest healthy recipe offering from the Guru Kitchen:

We are all comprised of a body, mind, spirit and soul. To only address the body (or physical aspect) when dealing with candida (and other ailments) is to only address one quarter of the whole picture. Here are five tips to address the four aspects which make up our whole.

Everywhere we turn today we encounter guidelines and tips for improving fitness, increasing energy, fighting fat, how to live longer, etc. We can’t watch TV or pick up a magazine or surf the internet without being admonished to get more healthy, wealthy and wise, and that can be a little overwhelming, especially if you’re feeling snowbound and saddled with a little extra girth thanks to Christmas excesses. To this I say, apply the rule of threes.

Plan to isolate THREE things you will do to embrace greater health. This helps make your progress manageable and ultimately successful.

Pick three from the suggestions below. Write to us and tell us what you are planning to change or add.

1. Give up for three to five days out of every week, foods that are not so good for you – acid, gluten and yeasty foods, such as: fried foods; rich dairy products, carbonated sugar or diet beverages, beef and pork, gluten breads (this includes all whole wheat, multi grain breads; sugar in all forms), and alcoholic beverages. Eat less of these types of foods because they can create inflammation and a pre-disposition to a more acidic milieu in the body that predisposes the body to illness and a weakened immune and digestive systems.

3. Increase your exercise regime or if you do not work out introduce a gentle exercise – just 20 minutes twice a week.

4. Take 30 minutes every week to explore creativity such as music, art, writing or any other form of personal expression.

5. Practice mindfulness – just “being in the moment”, by taking time to be still and at peace. 15 minutes of meditation will facilitate this state.

6. Reach out and open your heart to somebody or volunteer at a charity. This process will help heal your own emotional pain.

Here is a cookie creation from the Guru Kitchens. It’s a great snack to reward yourself with after your work out, or just because! You’ll enjoy this high protein non gluten, non grain cookie. Try it with your favourite tea.

I can help you resolve your health challenges, emotional sorrows, and teach you how to understand and correct self-sabotaging behaviour.

The tools I use are homeopathy, nutrition, and emotional iridology, to find the key to the door to realize your dreams!

Alex Gellman HOM, PHD

HOM, PhD, Homeopath, Holistic Nutritionist, Iridologist with a PhD in Integrative Medicine Alex has effectively facilitated the health and wellness of patients in Toronto and Victoria, B.C. since 1981.

She is certified facilitator of MBTi (myers Briggs Type Indicator) that she uses in coaching couples to improve lines of communication and in couple coaching.

Most recently she presented at the University of Toronto 2016 Research Symposium revealing the results of her successful 6-month study on the effects of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The author of 3 Life Style Wellness Manuals, Alex also created the stress age biological assessment featured in the Wall Street Journal. She has appeared on a variety of health and wellness television shows and has hosted wellness retreats in Sedona and Niagara

Rabbi - DAVID GELLMAN

Over 30 years of experience in transforming the lives of individuals, families, and corporations, as a spiritual leader, Rabbi, Accountant and a Registered Behavioral Coach.

Rabbi Gellman holds ongoing workshops to offer guidance in achieving a life balance and in making spirituality a principle part of life.

His teaching style combines a wealth of knowledge with coaching skills to ignite people to achieve their dreams.